University of Nottingham Ningbo China
BA (Hons) English with International Business
Ningbo, China
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CNY 120,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students; 120,000 RMB/year - Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students; 100,000 RMB/year
Key Summary
Key information
- Degree: BA (Hons) English with International Business
- Types of study: Full-time
- Duration: Three or four years depending on entry qualifications
- Start date: September 2025
- Faculty: Education and English / Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Study model: 4+0
Note: For the 2+2 study model courses, the student will spend the last two years at our UK campus. For the 4+0 study model courses, the student will spend the entire degree program in Ningbo, China with 'study abroad' opportunities from year three.
Course Overview
English is the global language of business with companies around the world increasingly expecting their business executives to have a high level of spoken and written English.
This course offers you the opportunity to combine your flair and love of English language and literature with your desire to deepen your understanding of important business issues and concepts.
You will combine your study of English with modules offered by Nottingham University Business School China, which is part of the Nottingham University Business School in the UK, one of the best business schools in Europe.
By the end of your course, you will:
- develop a good understanding of the nature and uses of English, in particular in the contexts of entrepreneurship and business.
- be highly knowledgeable on the theory and practice of business management with a particular focus on international business issues.
- have an understanding of the way in which organizations might be made to operate more effectively in the modern world.
- gain language skills, knowledge, and analytical abilities that are attractive to potential employers with global aspirations.
Please note that this is a highly selective course with limited places.
Course structure
For domestic Mainland Chinese students, the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system and is based on a four-year program.
For international students, the course structure follows the UK higher education system and is based on a three-year program.
Students should take a minimum of 220 credits in English subject and 90 credits in Business subject.
Detailed module information can be found in the online module catalog. Please enter the module title or code when searching.
Please note: This degree structure and modules may be subject to change.
Foundation Year/Year 1 Modules
Compulsory - Students must take all modules in this group.
- Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts
- Essentials of Linguistics
- Oral Communication Skills A
- Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking
- Introduction to Information Technology For Business
- English in Specific Academic Contexts a (Arts & Social Science Pathways)
- Language in mind and society
- Oral Communication Skills B
Qualifying Year/Year 2 Modules
Compulsory - Students must take all modules in this group.
- Theory and Practice in Linguistics
- Business Economics
- Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice
- Language and Context
Part I/Year 3 Modules
Compulsory - Students must take all modules in this group.
- Fundamentals in Research Methods
- Business Communication
Part II/Year 4 Modules
- Group 1 Students must take 60 credits from this group.
- Group 2 Students must take 40 credits from this group.
- Group 3 Students must take a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 20 credits in this group.
To encourage academic excellence, we offer a comprehensive and expanding range of full and partial scholarships.
Historically nearly 30% of our undergraduate students were awarded scholarships for their entry. Once enrolled, current students are eligible for additional merit and/or performance-based scholarships and awards, which cover approximately 32.5% of our whole student body.
Please check the school website for scholarship types and policies for applicants from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas countries. If you are a mainland Chinese student, please visit the Chinese language prospectus.
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Career Development Office can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
A total of 70 graduates of the 2023 School of Education and English, 66 chose to continue their studies, of which 71.2% of the graduates entered the top 50 universities in the world.